Welcome to the new DIGS Events and Geoconservation Workparty Calendar. For other events of general geological interest in the region, see the DGAG website
Poxwell Quarry and Limekiln
Poxwell Quarry Poxwell, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomConservation visit to Poxwell Quarry with particular focus on the disused limekiln. Off road parking at the entrance to the track to the quarry. Grid Ref: SY 743 835. Good progress was made clearing the limekiln, despite deteriorating weather through the course of the morning. Start Making progress Also took the opportunity to revisit the … Continue reading Poxwell Quarry and Limekiln
Poxwell Quarry
Poxwell Quarry Poxwell, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomConservation visit to Poxwell Quarry with particular aim of removing a sycamore tree blocking the full access to and view of the rock-face. Off road parking at the entrance to the track to the quarry. Grid Ref: SY 743 835. This session was originally scheduled for Thu 27 Nov but brought forward due to the … Continue reading Poxwell Quarry
King Barrow Quarry
King Barrow Quarry King Barrow Quarries Nature Reserve, Easton Ln, Portland, Dorset, United KingdomConservation visit to King Barrow Quarry. Clear algal limestone sheaths of the 'fossil forest'. Grid Ref SY 690 728
DIGS Meeting
Dorset Wildlife Trust Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester, Dorset, United KingdomDIGS Meeting at Dorset Wildlife Trust
Rodwell Cutting
Rodwell Cutting 73 Clearmount Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomEquipment: saw, spade, loppers, trowel, Wellington boots. Park near 73 Clearmount Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9LE Contact DIGS for more details.
